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Türkiye visas

Türkiye tourist visa

Your passport determines whether you can visit without a visa, apply online, or need a visa before travel.

Ways to get a Türkiye tourist visa

  1. Visa-free visit

    No visa needed

    Citizens of the listed countries and territories qualify, subject to passport and purpose restrictions. For the United Kingdom, this covers British citizens only. For China, Hong Kong and Macau, the specified passports are required.

    Stay
    Generally 90 days within any 180 days. Russia: 60 days per entry and 90 days within any 180 days. Brunei, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Macau, Mongolia and Thailand: 30 days per entry and 90 days within any 180 days. Belarus: 30 days per entry and 90 days within any one year. Northern Cyprus: unlimited.

    Passports that qualify (95)

  2. Conditional visa-free visit

    No visa needed

    Some citizens of Algeria, Cyprus, Iraq and Libya qualify under age or residence-and-route conditions.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days within any 180 days.

    Passports that qualify (4)

  3. e-Visa

    eVisa

    Citizens of the listed countries and territories can apply online for short visits.

    Stay
    Generally up to 90 days within any 180 days. Some passports are limited to 30 days within any 180 days.
    Entries
    Generally multiple entries. Some passports receive single entry only.
    1. Open the e-Visa website.
    2. Apply online for a short visit.
    Apply on the official website

  5. Tourist visa from a Turkish diplomatic mission

    Visa needed

    Travellers who need a visa and do not qualify for visa-free entry or an e-Visa must obtain the appropriate visa before travel.

    1. Choose the visa that matches your visit.
    2. Obtain it from a Turkish diplomatic mission before travel.

  6. Cruise visitor permit

    Other permit

    Cruise passengers may be allowed to enter without a visa using a visitor permit issued at the port.

    Stay
    No more than 72 hours.
    Valid for
    No more than 72 hours.

Who needs it

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa.

Who doesn't

Citizens of the listed visa-free countries can visit for the allowed period. Some other travellers qualify for a conditional exemption or a cruise visitor permit.

What to bring

  • A passport valid for at least 60 days beyond the maximum allowed stay, unless a document exception applies.
  • An accepted identity card instead of a passport, where permitted.

Good to know

  • Do not work during a tourist visit.
  • Do not claim public funds.
  • Keep within the stay limit for your passport.
  • Russian citizens may stay for 60 days per entry, within a total of 90 days in any 180 days.
  • Brunei, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Macau, Mongolia and Thailand have a 30-day limit per entry, within 90 days in any 180 days.
  • Belarus has a 30-day limit per entry, within 90 days in any one year.
  • Some visa-free permissions apply only to tourism.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Türkiye?

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa. Citizens of the listed visa-free countries can visit for the allowed period. Some other travellers qualify for a conditional exemption or a cruise visitor permit.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Türkiye?

There are 6 options: Visa-free visit (no visa at all); Conditional visa-free visit (no visa at all); e-Visa (an online visa); Conditional e-Visa (an online visa); Tourist visa from a Turkish diplomatic mission (a visa from an embassy); Cruise visitor permit (a special permit).

Who can go to Türkiye without a tourist visa?

Citizens of the listed countries and territories qualify, subject to passport and purpose restrictions. For the United Kingdom, this covers British citizens only. For China, Hong Kong and Macau, the specified passports are required. Some citizens of Algeria, Cyprus, Iraq and Libya qualify under age or residence-and-route conditions.

Can I apply online for Türkiye?

Yes: e-Visa and Conditional e-Visa. Citizens of the listed countries and territories can apply online for short visits.

How long can I stay on a Türkiye tourist visa?

Usually up to 90 days within any 180 days for visa-free visitors, with shorter limits for some passports.

What documents do I need for a Türkiye tourist visa?

A passport valid for at least 60 days beyond the maximum allowed stay, unless a document exception applies.; An accepted identity card instead of a passport, where permitted..

What rules do I have to follow on a Türkiye tourist visa?

Do not work during a tourist visit. Do not claim public funds. Keep within the stay limit for your passport.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Türkiye?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Türkiye visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Türkiye be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Türkiye tourist visa rules?

On Türkiye's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

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